Jumper (2008)

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Directed by Doug Liman

Running Time: 105 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2008

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

As a teenager, David Rice (Hayden Christensen) discovered he had the ability to teleport when a bully dunked him in a freezing river. Years later, David is living the high life in the big city, using his powers to rob bank vaults, go anywhere and do whatever he wants. But the discovery of fellow 'jumper' Griffin (Jamie Bell) alerts David to the mysterious Paladins, a force dedicated to eliminating teleporters. Led by Roland (Samuel L. Jackson), the Paladins target David, his father and childhood sweetheart Millie (Rachel Bilson). Now David must use his abilities to save everything he holds dear, or die in the attempt.

Having fine-tuned his action honcho skills on Mr. & Mrs. Smith, a fun popcorn flick bolstered by bombastic set-pieces, Doug Liman tries his hand at sci-fi. A slick, streamlined spectacle, Jumper runs with its neat concept and comes up with the goods; tight-knit plotting, spectacular special effects and breathless fighting sequences. Christensen carries the movie as David, the pouty protagonist who employs his powers to satisfy his needs rather than the greater good, and Jackson is on scene-stealing form as a religious fanatic ready to kill for his belief that only God should be able to be in all places at once. Sporting a snazzy snowy crew cut, Jackson is a formidable force armed with electric cables and a machete. What happened to turning the other cheek?

Feverish, frenetic fare, Jumper is sure to have a sequel tucked up its sleeve.

When is Jumper next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Movies Sci-Fi/Horror Tomorrow, 1:55pm and on Sky Movies Sci-Fi/Horror HD Tomorrow, 1:55pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Hayden ChristensenHayden ChristensenDavid Rice
Image for Jamie BellJamie BellGriffin
Image for Rachel BilsonRachel BilsonMillie Harris
Image for Diane LaneDiane LaneMary Rice
Image for Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonRoland
Michael RookerWilliam Rice
AnnaSophia RobbYoung Millie
Max ThieriotYoung David
Jesse JamesYoung Mark
Tom HulceMr. Bowker
Image for Kristen StewartKristen StewartSophie
Teddy DunnMark Kobold
Barbara GarrickEllen
Michael WintherDay Bank Manager
Massimiliano PazzagliaItalian Desk Cop

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